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Part two of a throughly enjoyable conversation with a true gentleman, Brian Dunning (@briandunning) of the Skeptoid Podcast. Music at the end From Zero 7 with Swimmers.

Brian Dunning (@briandunning) started the Skeptoid Podcast way back before podcasting was cool. Now with over 700 episodes available, he stops by to share some California Chill Pilsner from Mikkeler Brewing and talk about his passion for the show, how it started, how it morphed into a non-profit, and lots more. A chat with Chris … Continue reading 206 – Skeptoid with Brian Dunning pt. 1

The great James Urbaniak (@JamesUrbaniak) is back to share more Truth Serum IPA from Dogfish Head and chat more about his encyclopedic knowledge of lesser-known things, how he got into acting, and lots more. Music at the end from Marika Hackman with I’m Not Where You Are.

You may know him as the voice of Dr. Venture, or from a million other things, but the great James Urbaniak (@jamesurbaniak) can’t be defined by one medium, let alone a single role. He stopped by to share some Truth Serum IPA from Dogfish Head and talk about his life as an actor – how … Continue reading 204 – Acting with James Urbaniak pt. 1

JPL Physicist Casey Handmer, PhD (@CJHandmer) is back to chat more about science, space, travel, exploring new planets, and more. Music at the end from Mike Henry with Panther in the Hay.

Casey Handmer (@CJHandmer) has a PhD in Physics from Caltech and currently works at JPL (his views are his own), and he has one of the most engaged minds you will likely ever come across. He knows lots of things about lots of subjects. Just check out his blog to see for yourself. He was … Continue reading 202 – Exploration with Casey Handmer pt. 1

Viscri is a small village in Northern Romania. Alexu Toader and his wife Mara both lived and worked in the much busier and metropolitan Bucharest, where he was a designer and she was a lawyer. What would compel them to move out into the country? Have all the changes been positive? Alexu was nice enough … Continue reading 201 – Viscri with Alexu Toader

The Carbon Cowboy is back to share more Fort Point KSA and talk about tracking carbon, the future of the planet, how to follow what interests you, and so much more. Music at the end from Matt Kivel with Two Braids.

Yoichi Shiga is a fascinating fellow with an interesting career path. From computer animation to environmental science and getting his PhD at Stanford, to being a Carbon Cowboy and working at NASA’s Ames Research center – there’s a lot to go over. He was nice enough to bring some KSA from Fort Point Brewing and … Continue reading 199 – Carbon Cowboy with Yoichi Shiga pt. 1

The wonderful Joanna Leitch (@jo_leitch) is back to chat more about her first year of Law School, making big life changes, and how to feel comfortable about those decisions. Music at the end from Bat for Lashes with Kids in the Dark.

What is it like to switch from the entertainment industry to pursuing a law degree? Joanna Leitch (@jo_leitch) is here to share some Gluten free IPA from Omission Brewing and talk all about how and why she did just that, plus lots more. Music at the end from Pete Yorn with Calm Down.

Mario Padilla (@Mario_J_Padilla) is back as we record in the Grain Room of Kokopelli Brewing in Denver, Colorado to continue the conversation about Entomology, his backstory and education, why he is so passionate about learning, and lots more about his collection of animals at the Butterfly Pavilion. Music at the end from Lorelei with I … Continue reading 196 – Entomology with Mario Padilla pt. 2

Mario Padilla (@Mario_J_Padilla) is the head Entomologist at the Denver Butterfly Pavilion (B_FlyPavilion) and he was nice enough to not only invite Dave and a friend for a tour but also to sit down at Kokopelli Brewing Company (with flights of beer courtesy of Hailey) and chat about butterflies, science, his love of bugs, and … Continue reading 195 – Entomology with Mario Padilla pt. 1

Conrad Romo continues a fascinating chat about his time in Scientology, how he eventually left, and some of the most bizarre aspects of his experience. Plus, he shares some odd music created by scientologists. Music at the end from Pearl Charles with Sleepless Dreamer.

You’ve probably heard plenty about it and maybe even seen a documentary or two, but hear what it’s like to be in Scientology first-hand from writer and salesman Conrad Romo, who was in for nearly 14 years long ago. How has it changed since this? What is the appeal? Find out about all of this … Continue reading 193 – Scientology with Conrad Romo pt. 1

Part two with therapist Rebecca Oachs dives further into her passion for providing support to children, her own mental health, and lots more. Music at the end from Broadcast with Come On Let’s Go.

Rebecca Oachs, MSW, LICSW, is a clinical supervisor for CTSS (Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports), a licensed therapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a delight to chat with. She works at a community health center in Duluth Minnesota and was nice enough to spend time talking about providing therapy to young children … Continue reading 191 – Social Work with Rebecca Oachs pt. 1

Sheila Madrak and Dovi Kacev are back to continue a great chat about teaching science, determining what facts are, preparing for the future, and lots more. Does humanity have a chance? Listen and find out. Music at the end from Crumb with Fall Down.

Doc Mad is back, and she was nice enough to bring her friend, and fellow scientist Dov Kacev (@findingdovi) to chat about educating, Marine Biology, science in general, the future of the planet, and lots more. Join in with some Hoppy Pride Pilsner from Shipyard Brewing. A call to Dan Pritchard (@danfromorange) starts things off. … Continue reading 189 – Teaching Science with Sheila Madrak & Dovi Kacev pt. 1

JPL systems engineer Farah Alibay is back to chat more about her work, finding new suitable homes for humanity, asteroids, and why taking care of our own planet might be a good idea. Music at the end from Lee Fields and the Expressions with It Rains Blood.